Can I pray Salah if I have been getting red/brown discharge for the past two weeks on and off?

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Question

I have been getting red/brown discharge past 2 weeks on and off

Im really confused if I can pray my salahs. I am going to the doctors to check it out but I really want to know if I can pray or not?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Sister in Islam,

In order for us to advise you, kindly inform us whether the discharge is in reference is haidh or istihadha. To determine this, the details of your monthly cycle have to be considered. You may email your answer to admin@daruliftaa.net or use the website designed to serve and answer feminine issues: idealwoman.org

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Muntasir Zaman

Student Darul Iftaa
USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

Answered by
Muntasir Zaman
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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